A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown.

Gwen Marie was born February 13, 1962 to Lawrence E. and Geraldine M. (Swenson) Kliegel in Watertown, SD. Gwen attended Watertown schools and high school. She was then employed as plant manager at the Olin Corporation in Watertown. Gwen continued to work until being diagnosed with Schizophrenia and unable to work. She lived in Watertown for many years until moving to Sioux Falls, SD.

She enjoyed Christmas time, Birthdays, talking on the phone and visiting with everyone.

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Melanie Gillespie

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May 19, 2020
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02:04pm

We enjoyed having Gwen work with us in food services while she was able. She ran the cash register perfectly! Even when she was done working with us, it was nice to see her around the agency and get to stop and say hi when I saw her. We are so sorry for your loss.

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Teri Bukowski

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May 16, 2020
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Please accept my sympathy, I am sad to learn of Gwen's passing, she was a lovely person who I had the pleasure of getting to know. Her smile and friendly personality warmed my heart and my life has been enriched because of getting to know her. Prayers of Peace to her family, Respectfully Teri Sass Bukowski

Mrs. Manny

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May 16, 2020
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01:13am

Sorry for your loss. It's so sad how the ugliness of this world takes such beautiful people away from us. Gwen's kindness is what will be remember by all who knew her, so may we draw comfort from God's promise of a time when no one will ever say; "I am sick". Isaiah 33:24

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